Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether.

NET 8.0 has been refreshed with the latest update as of January 14, 2025. This update contains both security and non-security fixes. See the release notes for details on updated packages. .NET 8.0 servicing updates are upgrades. The latest servicing update for 8.0 will remove the previous 8.0 update upon successful installation.

To download the offline installer for Internet Explorer 11, choose your language and system below.

If you are having issues installing or updating Gaming Services on your PC, or if you are noticing that the Xbox app for PC is launching with missing content, you may want to download and run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.

is a Windows feature designed to automatically back up your personal files, such as documents, photos, and videos. It continuously protects your files by saving copies of them to an external drive or network location. This allows you to easily restore previous versions of your files if they are lost, damaged, or accidentally modified.

Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store. Windows includes codecs that allow Media Player to play the following formats out of the box:

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The service fails with no detailed logging, and manual intervention is required to run the sshd.exe process. This issue is affecting both enterprise, IOT, and education customers, with a limited number of devices impacted.

Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.

Get Help has troubleshooters for Copilot you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Start to run that troubleshooter.